EFFECT OF CULTISM ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN EDO STATE

ABSTRACT

This study focus on effect of cultism in academic performance of students in tertiary institution. In carryout the study, a questionnaire was designed and administered to both the students and staff (academic and non-academic) in College of Education, Ekiadolor-Benin. The data collection were analyzed and interpreted. It was observed that power, security, wealth, parents, peer group and among others are the major factors that influence the growth of cultism in schools. In the light of the finding recommendations were proffered, in the hope that if carefully considered and implemented by concerned individual and organization and bodies that would help in reducing cultism in schools.

EFFECT OF CULTISM ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN EDO STATE